Farmers postpone ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for two days after clashes with police at Punjab-Haryana border – India TV

Farmers Protest: Farmers have suspended ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for subsequent two days and can take a name on subsequent plan of action on February 23 (Friday) night, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee head Sarwan Singh Pandher knowledgeable on Wednesday. 

Addressing a press convention on the scuffle between protesting farmers and Haryana Police, Pandher mentioned, “We condemn the atrocities carried out by Haryana Police on protesting farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu borders. Many of our farmers have suffered accidents and several other are lacking. In view of the state of affairs, we have now determined to halt our ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for the subsequent two days. In these two days, we are going to meet the households of injured and lacking farmers and can resolve on our future plan of action.”

“We are putting it (Delhi Chalo march) on hold for two days. After reviewing the Khanauri situation, we will take further decisions,” Pandher mentioned.’

Addressing the presser, Pandher mentioned, “After what happened in Khanauri, we felt that dialogue is difficult in this environment… the government is running away from giving guarantee on MSP law… We have not blocked the highway, that too has been blocked by the government, we are just saying let us move forward in peace…. now there will be peace for two days tomorrow and after that we will take our next call… I apologise for the treatment meted out to media persons today…”

Meanwhile, farmer chief Baldev Singh Sirsa recognized the lifeless farmer as Subhkaran Singh (21), a resident of Baloke village in Punjab’s Bathinda district.

Patiala-based Rajindra Hospital’s medical superintendent HS Rekhi informed reporters that three folks, considered one of them lifeless, had been dropped at the hospital from Khanauri. The deceased had an harm to his head and the opposite two are secure, Rekhi mentioned.

Farmers will evaluate the state of affairs that developed at Khanauri the place a younger farmer died in a conflict with Haryana police personnel, Pandher mentioned.

“We will discuss the whole issue and the next decision will be announced on Friday evening,” Pandher mentioned.

Speaking on the present state of affairs on farmers protest, Haryana Police Spokesperson Manisha Chaudhary mentioned, “At Data Singh-Khanauri border, protesters surrounded police personnel and set stubble on fireplace with chilli powder in it. They additionally pelted stones at police and attacked policemen utilizing sticks and maces. As many as 12 police personnel have suffered critical accidents on this assault. We attraction to protesters to keep up peace and assist keep legislation and order within the area. This is harmful for either side and may end up in unexpected circumstances.”

Thousands of farmers will stay camped at the two border factors in the course of the pause within the agitation over their calls for, together with a authorized assure for minimal assist worth (MSP) for crops and farm debt waiver.

Bhagwant Mann targets Centre, asks cannot farmers go to Delhi

Punjab Chief Minister throughout an tackle on farmers protest on Wednesday talked about concerning the dying of 21-year-old Shubhakaran throughout clashes in Khanauri close to Punjab-Haryana border and mentioned “…it is a matter of great sadness that the youth of my state is no longer in this world… I want to ask the central government… That the farmer of Punjab cannot go to the capital of his own country?”

Was it for this very day we fought for freedom, asks Kejriwal 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal mentioned, “The dying of Punjab’s younger man Shubhakaran may be very unhappy. Was it for this very day that we fought for freedom, that in the future the governments elected by us in our personal nation will martyr our personal sons just like the British? We are utterly with Shubhakaran and can guarantee strict punishment to his murderers.

‘One day, historical past will demand…’: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt 

Rahul Gandhi in a submit on social media platform X on Wednesday mentioned, “the news of death of young farmer Shubhakaran Singh in firing on Khanauri border is heartbreaking, my condolences are with his family. Last time Modi govt’s arrogance led to the sacrifice of more than 700 farmers, now it has again become the enemy of their lives. One day history will definitely demand an account of the ‘killing of farmers’ from the BJP hiding behind the friendly media.”

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